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Cylinder Head: Installation

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  1. Install the cylinder head gasket.
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  2. NOTE: The cylinder head bolts are torque-to-yield and must not be reused. New cylinder head bolts must be installed.

    Install the cylinder head and the new bolts.

    Torque: Stage 1: 62 lb.in (7 Nm) Stage 2: 133 lb.in (15 Nm) Stage 3: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm) Stage 4: 90° Stage 5: 90°

    Fig 1: Cylinder Head Tightening Sequence
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  3. Connect the heater hose to the coolant outlet. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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  4. Install the ground wire and the bolt.

    Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

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  5. Lubricate the coolant tube O-ring seal with clean engine coolant.
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    1. NOTE: The coolant tube must be fully seated prior to tighten the bolt.

      Install the coolant tube and the bolt.

      Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

    2. Install the coolant tube retainer bolt.

      Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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  6. Connect the CHT sensor electrical connector and slide the insulator down.
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  7. Lubricate the new coolant tube O-ring seal with clean engine coolant.
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    1. Install the coolant tube coolant outlet.
    2. Install the bolt.

      Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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    • Connect the coolant by-pass hose to the degas bottle. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

    • Connect the upper radiator hose to the coolant outlet tube. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

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    • Install the crankcase vent tube and retainer.

    • Connect the crankcase vent tube sensor electrical connector and wire harness retainer.

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  8. Connect the ECT sensor electrical connector.
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  9. Connect the fuel injector and the FRP sensor electrical connectors.
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  10. Position and connect the coolant tube. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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    • Install the fuel rail insulator shield.

    • Attach the wiring harness retainers.

    • Connect and attach the fuel rail electrical connector.

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  11. NOTE: Lubricate the valve tappets with clean engine oil.

    Install the valve tappets in their original position.

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  12. Install the following items:

    1. Install the camshafts. Refer to: Camshafts .
    2. Install the intake manifold. Refer to: Intake Manifold .
    3. Install the turbocharger. Refer to: Turbocharger .

  13. Drain engine oil and install drain plug. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment

    Torque: 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)

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  14. Remove and discard the engine oil filter. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
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  15. NOTE: Lubricate the engine oil filter seal with clean engine oil.

    Install a new engine oil filter.

    Torque: Stage 1: 71 lb.in (8 Nm) Stage 2: 180°

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  16. Fill the engine with clean engine oil. Refer to: Specifications .
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  17. Connect the battery ground. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
  18. Fill the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
  19. Install the engine appearance cover and the nuts.

    Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

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